4 Paws Pet Hospital

09/15/2025

Every third week in September, shelters, rescues, and veterinary clinics raise awareness during Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week. It's an opportunity to recognize that even though certain pets are deemed “less-adoptable” because of their age, looks, or other factors, they deserve a loving home just as much as any other pet.

Petfinder.com classifies animals who spend 48 weeks or more on their website as “less adoptable.” The average amount of time pets spend on the website before they are adopted is 12.5 weeks.

So, if you're looking for a new addition to the family, consider taking a look at those that may be in this category. You may be surprised by that senior pup or black cat.

09/11/2025

Continuing from last weeks post on Osteoarthritis in dogs.

Galliprant (active ingredient grapiprant) for dogs is a prescription veterinary nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in the management of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs. Galliprant does not cure osteoarthritis, but helps improve symptoms such as trouble rising from rest, slowing down on walks, limping, and trouble jumping onto furniture, navigating steps, or getting up into the car.

For more information, click the link below and talk with your veterinarian at Bella's next visit.

Galliprant (grapiprant tablets) specifically targets canine osteoarthritis pain and inflammation, offering efficacy with no trade off on safety.

09/09/2025

The pet of the month for September is little Lena Verbena Lambchop. This little sweetie even though she is so young, Lena has already gone through so much. Her and her two brothers were found at about 1 week old outside a retirement home. As her brothers continued to grow, little Lena seemed to not be keeping up with them. She would seem very dazed, poor coordination, and stunted in growth. After some bloodwork was done, we found out that she has congenital hypothyroidism, which is extremely rare in cats. Now she is 15 weeks old, on L-Thyroxine, and showing lots of improvement!

09/05/2025

This month we're going to talk about Osteoarthritis in Dogs

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the inflammation and ultimate breakdown of the primary components of the joint, including cartilage, joint capsule, and underlying/surrounding bone.
The most common cause of OA in canine patients is secondary to orthopedic diseases, such as cranial cruciate ligament rupture, osteochondrosis, or trauma. In other canine patients, there is no inciting cause, and OA develops due to daily wear and tear on the joint.

Commonly affected joints:
Hips
Tarsus (ankle)
Elbows
Shoulders
Stifles (knee)
Carpi (wrists)
Young large breed dogs with developmental bone disease and older, overweight large breed dogs are commonly affected by OA.

If you'd like to read more on OA in dogs, click the link below:
https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/osteoarthritis-in-dogs/

09/02/2025

For the month of September we're having $100 off dentals! Call to make your appointment today at 505-821-0309! Pets must be up to date on their yearly exams and Rabies vaccine.

09/01/2025

September 1st is Labor Day. Our Office will be CLOSED today and will reopen Tuesday September 2nd. If your pet needs emergency care please contact one of the emergency vets below. Have a safe holiday!

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists
4000 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 884-3433

Route 66 Emergency and Critical Care
3601 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-7866

VCA Veterinary Hospital and Referral Center
8850 Holly Ave NE Suite K, Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 292-5353

Roadrunner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital
5971 Jefferson St NE Suite 101, Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 384-6420

08/26/2025

Doing an early post and for a good reason. It's National Dog Day!

Founded in 2004 by Animal Welfare Advocate, Author and Pet Lifestyle Expert,
Colleen Paige, National Dog Day celebrates all breeds, mixed and pure and serves to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year, either from public shelters, rescues and pure breed rescues.
National Dog Day honors family dogs and dogs that work selflessly to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort. Dogs put their lives on the line every day - protecting our families and homes, for their law enforcement partner, for their blind companion, for the disabled, for our freedom and safety by detecting bombs and drugs and helping to locate and rescue victims of accidents and tragedy.

Give them extra love on such a wonderful holiday!

08/25/2025

Continuing from our post on Osteoarthritis, we're going to talk about Solensia. Solensia is a monthly injection administered at your vet's office and is the first and only FDA-approved treatment to control feline OA pain. 77% of cat owners reported seeing improvements in signs of pain when their cats were treated monthly with Solensia in a 3-month study done in 2022. In a 2021 study, Solensia was shown to increase mobility in cats after a single treatment. Talk to your vet today or during Puffball's next visit.

Our surgeon, Dr. Keppers, uses Solensia on one of her own cats and says it has improved their quality of life tremendously over the last 3 years of taking it.

08/21/2025

Looking for a Pet of the Month for September! Shoot us an email of your furbabies name and a small bio along with a photo of them being absolutely adorable! (One of our technicians cats in the photo. Her name is Sekhmet.)

[email protected]

08/18/2025

Let's talk about Osteoarthritis in cats.
OA is a type of arthritis that occurs when the tissue in your cat’s joints starts to get worn down, causing bones to rub against one another. You’d think this just makes moving harder, but OA can also cause severe pain. Without treatment, your cat's pain can continue to worsen. Cats hide almost everything, especially pain. But if your cat is suffering from osteoarthritis (OA) pain, you’ve probably noticed changes in their everyday behavior. Things like jumping, climbing stairs, and even playing might not be so easy for them. If your Puffball is showing signs of pain take the OA quiz by Zoetis in the link below:

https://www.zoetispetcare.com/products/solensia/quiz/cat-osteoarthritis

08/15/2025

August 15th is Check the Chip Day. Microchips greatly increase the chances that pets will be reunited with their families if they are lost or stolen…but a microchip only works if its registration information is accurate. Make sure to have your pets microchipped or if they are, make sure your information is current and up-to-date.

08/11/2025

4 Paws Pet Hospital is excited to announce that we are partnered with Vetcove! This is a one stop online pharmacy that delivers pet medications and food straight to your door. All requests for refills are sent to our staff to be approved online instead of you having to drive to your pharmacy. Ask about it at Buddy's next visit or visit the link below!

https://4pawspethospital.ourvet.com/pet/